San Diego-based Prometheus Biosciences completed a $130 million equity financing led by Eventide Asset Management and RTW Investments for the development of inflammatory bowel disease treatment, according to a Nov. 9 press release.
GI & Endoscopy
Southeast Gastro, an affiliate of Miami-based Gastro Health, is expanding its space in Birmingham, Ala., Birmingham Business Journal reported Nov. 6.
The U.S. Multisociety Task Force on Colorectal Cancer released guidance for endoscopists on assessing colorectal lesions for features associated with cancer.
Four more sexual assault charges were filed against Arkan Alrashid, MD, who prosecutors allege has "left behind a trail of victims over the last two decades," CBS 2 Chicago reported Nov. 4.
Here are the five most-read stories about gastroenterology and endoscopy from Oct. 29 to Nov. 6:
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Bradenton-based Florida Digestive Health Specialists partnered with Largo (Fla.) Medical Center to develop and launch an advanced endoscopy fellowship program, the practice announced Nov. 3.
Beaufort (S.C.) Memorial Hospital opened the Okatie Medical Pavilion Nov. 2., providing expanded access to specialty care, Bluffton Today reports.
Dallas-based GI Alliance partnered with Hinsdale (Ill.) Gastroenterology Associates and Carl Calandra, DO, the platform announced Nov. 3.
Olympus launched two single-use devices — procedure kits and hybrid tubing — to reduce cross-contamination, according to a Nov. 4 press release.
Here are four updates from gastroenterology companies and practices from the past week: